So, Mr. President, is your staying longer in power “best for the country”?

So, Mr. President, is your staying longer in power “best for the country”?

The rhetoric of political self-preservation has always been wrapped in the language of altruism. 

Zimbabweans question claim two-year term extension will improve development

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MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

MDC petitions ConCourt to nullify Mnangagwa term extension

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South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

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Coltart says latest constitutional amendment is ‘illegitimate’ and ‘illegal’

Coltart says latest constitutional amendment is ‘illegitimate’ and ‘illegal’

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17.3.2013 10:23

Police raid PM’s communications office

Police raid PM’s communications office
15 police officers in plain clothes this morning raided Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s communications office in Avondale, Harare....
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17.3.2013 10:05

Young women make the majority of voters at Referendum

Young women came out in their numbers and made the majority of voters in Marondera Central...
17.3.2013 8:53

Yes vote turnout impressive – Hon. Biti

Hon. Tendai Biti, the MDC secretary general has said the party is impressed by the on-going...
17.3.2013 8:49

High turnout in 4 provinces

While relative peace has been witnessed in most areas, there has been intimidation, violence and arrests...
17.3.2013 8:45

Voters turned away in Harare South

Over 30 people who were in a queue to vote at Main Way Meadows open...
17.3.2013 8:43

Referendum evening update

Voting has ended in most polling stations. Whilst there are some recorded cases of arrests and...
17.3.2013 8:39

Court Cases Fail to Delay the Referendum

ACHPR Measure to Allow Diaspora Vote in Referendum Ignored by Government...
17.3.2013 8:38

ZESN’S constitutional referendum evening update

Voting in the Constitutional Referendum has been fairly quiet and peaceful, with votes being processed relatively...
17.3.2013 8:34

ZESN'S constitutional referendum midday situational statement

As of mid-day, ZESN observers report that the opening of polling in the Constitutional Referendum appears...
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Referendum Updates: 16 March 2013

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Tsvangirai urges SADC to convene full summit

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Red Finger Campaign- Referendum Update 5

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SADC observers glide through polling stations

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